The optimal timing for definitive operative stabilization of pelvic fractures in polytrauma patients: effects on clinical outcomes - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The optimal timing for definitive surgical treatment of pelvic fractures in polytrauma patients remains a topic of ongoing discussion due to the complexity of these injuries. This analysis therefore aims to systematically compare early versus late definitive operative stabilization of pelvic fractures on outcome in polytrauma patients.

Methods

PubMed, CENTRAL and Web of Science were systematically searched to identify relevant completed and ongoing studies from the inception of each database to March 13, 2023. Systematic reviews, randomized control trials (RCTs) and observational studies comparing early (< 24 h) versus late (> 24 h) definitive operative stabilization in adult polytrauma patients admitted to the ICU were included.

Results

Since no systematic re

SUBMITTER: Dormann J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11805852 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature